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Simple Recipes for Busy Families

Welcome to Simple Gray T-Shirt, where dinner doesn't have to be complicated or take all night. Here you'll find no-fuss, family-friendly recipes made with 7 ingredients or less, perfect for those hectic, everything-happening-at-once kind of days. Whether it's a weeknight scramble, a quick breakfast or a semi-homemade dessert, these simple, family-approved recipes are here to make mealtime the easiest part of your day.

Favorite Winter Recipes

Here are my favorite cozy winter recipes that are perfect for winter days when you need something easy and comforting. I've got you covered from baked pasta dishes and roasted veggies, to simple desserts.

  • lemon butter pasta in a bowl garnished with a lemon
    3 Ingredient Lemon Butter Noodles
  • artichoke spinach baked pasta in a white baking dish
    7-Ingredient Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Bake
  • spinach ravioli pasta bake in a white bowl with a fork
    4-Ingredient Spinach Ravioli Bake
  • honey roasted carrots on a white plate
    4-Ingredient Honey Roasted Carrots
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Trending Recipes 🔥🔥🔥

These recipes are tried, true and and our community has been loving them lately! They are real family favorites.

  • whipped pudding in a glass bowl.
    Easy 2-Ingredient Vanilla Mousse (no cook method)
  • pesto salmon pieces on a bed of wild rice
    Easy Baked Pesto Salmon (2-Ingredients)
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    One Bowl All Bran Muffins (7-Ingredients)
  • pink sauce pasta in a bowl with serving spoon
    Simple Pink Sauce Pasta
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Hey, I'm Marni 😊

As a busy mom of 3 rascally kiddos, I'm always on the lookout for simple recipes that can become family favorites. I create recipes with 7 ingredients or less and LOVE menu planning.

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Simple Dinner Ideas

I'm all about keeping dinner simple and these recipes will help you do the same. Meal planning monthly keeps me on track, but if you need dinner inspiration for right now, here's where to find it!

  • gnocchi alfredo in a serving bowl with a spoon.
    One Pan Gnocchi Alfredo
  • sesame ginger salmon on a white plate with a simple green salad.
    Easy Baked Sesame Ginger Salmon
  • Crispy gnocchi in a white bowl garnished with lemon and parsley.
    Pan Fried Gnocchi (Crispy, Easy & Made on the Stovetop)
  • A white bowl full of gnocchi with mozzarella balls.
    Easy Gnocchi Marinara (One-Pot, 15 Minutes)

Favorite Pasta Recipes

Pasta night made simple. These 7-ingredient (or fewer!) pasta recipes are comforting, kid-approved, and easy enough to pull off on even the busiest weeknights. From stovetop to baked to cold pasta salads, there's something here for every kind of pasta lover.

  • Fettuccine alfredo in serving bowl.
    Creamy One-Pan Fettuccine Alfredo (Without Heavy Cream)
  • buttered noodles in a glass bowl.
    Buttered Noodles (Easy, Comforting & Done Right)
  • Sheet pan pesto gnocchi in a serving dish with a basil garnish.
    Sheet Pan Pesto Gnocchi
  • gnocchi with marinara sauce and vegetables in a serving bowl.
    One Pan Gnocchi with Vegetables

Homemade Purees for Babies

These homemade baby food purees are great for starting your little one on there food journey, and also awesome building blocks for other delicious recipes for the whole family. With my simple tips, tricks and flavor combinations, you'll be a pro in no-time!

  • spinach puree in a mason jar
    10 Minute Spinach Puree (For Babies)
  • spinach pesto in a mason jar with a small wooden spoon
    5-Minute Spinach Pesto (No Basil Needed!)
  • basil pesto in a small mason jar with basil leaves and lemon next to it
    5-Minute Basil Pesto
  • carrot puree in a small glass dish
    Carrot Puree - Simple Side or Homemade Baby Food

Recently Updated Recipes

  • fried matzo in a white bowl with applesauce and cinnamon sugar
    Fried Matzo (aka Matzo Brei) for Passover
  • matzo pizza cut into squares
    Matzo Pizza (Just 3 Ingredients)
  • butternut squash ravioli in a sage sauce in the saute pan
    Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce
  • miso butter salmon on a white plate over rice with edamame
    Easy 2-Ingredient Miso Butter Salmon

I'm so glad your here!

As a busy mom, I believe in keeping recipes simple. My recipes focus on pasta, salmon and the easiest desserts around! Recipes with 7-ingredients or less is the goal and they are family tested and approved!

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Most Popular Recipes

  • three ingredient garlic butter sauce in a mason jar with cloves of garlic
    3-Ingredient Garlic Butter Sauce
  • butternut squash ravioli in a sage sauce in the saute pan
    Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce
  • garlic butter pasta in a white bowl with serving utensils.
    Easy Garlic Butter Pasta (4 Ingredients)
  • ramekin of lemon butter with cut lemons
    Simple Lemon Butter Sauce (2-Ingredients)
  • slice of pudding pie on a plate with whip cream and a fork
    Vanilla Pudding Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
  • chocolate pudding pie with a slice removed, garnished with crushed oreos
    4-Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Pudding Pie

Winter Favorites

  • artichoke spinach baked pasta in a white baking dish
    7-Ingredient Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Bake
  • white bowl of mexican street corn dip
    6-Ingredient Mexican Street Corn Casserole
  • tuna sweetcorn pasta in a white baking dish
    30-Minute Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake
  • Piece of baked French toast casserole on a plate with a fork
    Easy Hawaiian Roll French Toast Casserole
  • stack of pancakes on a white plate with blueberries on top
    Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes (Just 6-Ingredients)
  • garlic rolls in a bread basket lined with a linen
    Pull Apart Garlic Bread Rolls (4-Ingredients)

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